Warren County and Missouri farmers demand relief for ‘worthy’ farmers by taxing the rich
Debt and dust swept over Warren County and Missouri in the 1930s. Farmers banded together to take action against what they could control.
Local History
These patriots fought for and built America, including Warren County, into a ‘land of wonders’
Two Revolutionary War veterans helped establish America, then moved west and settled in what would become Warren County, Missouri.
Seasonal and regional holiday favorites dished up with a heaping helping of German influence
German settlers in Missouri’s Rhineland shaped Midwestern cooking by blending traditional recipes with local ingredients. Their influence can still be seen in the region’s hearty, home-style dishes that evolved through war, hardship, and changing times—rooted in resourcefulness, community, and comfort.
A look back at playtime before screens, when Christmas came in the Sears Catalog
Before screens took over, kids played with catalog-ordered toys, oranges at Christmas, and their own imaginations. A new exhibit at the museum looks back at this era, with items like a toy Jewett car and 1950s farm set on display. Explore the lost art of play this summer.
EXTENDED! New childhood toys exhibit on display through September
Now through September, relive your summer vacation with this special exhibit of toys, games, books, and more.
1904 Wabash Train derailment kills 8, injures 50, and rallies Warren County
In 1904, a Wabash Railroad train derailed near Warrenton, killing eight and injuring fifty. The wreck exposed the dangers of high-speed travel on poorly maintained tracks, prompted a major local rescue effort, and led to a legal battle over railroad negligence. It also highlighted ongoing safety challenges facing the rapidly expanding railroad industry.
How the “noble experiment” of Prohibition failed the Missouri Rhineland
Missourians, especially in the Rhineland, strongly opposed Prohibition, resisting both the law and the cultural pressures it brought. Amid widespread defiance, the region also endured harsh anti-German sentiments, as local traditions and livelihoods were targeted during a time of national upheaval.
Warrenton prepares for Taft Day, spectacle may “never be seen here again”
In October 1908, presidential nominee William Howard Taft made a campaign stop in Warrenton, drawing a large crowd from the town and nearby communities. He spoke briefly from his train, leaving a lasting impression on the local residents that affected the election outcome.
KWRE still going strong after seventy-five years
KWRE Radio has been broadcasting from Warren County for 75 years. The station’s formula has always been simple: authenticity.
Warrenton’s Teen Town was the place with “everything the heart of the youth craves” for over 20 years
“Youngsters, particularly those still in school, need a place of their own where they can dance, sing, play games, and have a soda bar.” The answer came in the form of Teen Towns, a popular nationwide trend that lasted a generation.